Thursday, November 13, 2008
Quarter life crisis
Lately I have been feeling particularly confused about what I want to do with my life. I go to work and do accounting...it nearly puts me to sleep. I keep thinking that I do not do anything the helps anyone. I'm just looking to do something that I can be proud of. I keep looking at nursing for some reason. That would take a lot for me since I hate science classes and I am super squeamish. I cannot help but think that nursing would be more conducive to having children. No? The whole 3 shifts a week (I know they're really long shifts) seems like it would leave a nice amount of time to spend with our future children. I was reading the blog of an ER nurse today and I was so inspired. Anyway, I am having a quarter life crisis. I am knocking on 25's door (in 7 months) and I still have not done anything significant. Perhaps I should go to Kenya for a mission trip. I have always wanted to go to Africa. Ugh. I am just so lost. I'd appreciate your prayers for guidance.
6 comments:
But what about taxation?? You LOVE taxation! Someone has to love taxation. :(
25 is not so bad. You'll get through it. :)
Kind of squeamish?!!?
I agree with Cortny, someone has to like doing and figuring taxes. You are helping people with that. It is not a choice for us but to pay and many of us do not know what rights we have in taxation matters.
Maybe you are not meant to save the entire world but I am sure God will use you to benefit His kingdom regardless of you earthly occupation.
Look at me, I sell pallets...it is not the pallets, it is the relationships that are built along the way that make my job rewarding. After all I would never have met Kitty Kleinbub and look what a blessing she is in my life.
You will be successful at whatever you decide. Do not rush into any decision, wait upon the Lord to direct you. Remember my motto - if you don't know what to do, do nothing, when the time is right you will know exactly what to do.
I love you! I am SO excited to see you in the morning!!! 9:00am Cracker Barrel in Anderson.
Jenna,
We all come to places in our lives and ask am I doing what I should be doing. After we moved out in the boondocks I was very lost. You moving to Denver is very similar. I recommend that you find things that you like and do more. I know here they Council on Aging is always looking to help the poor elderly with there taxes. No pay just helping. Also, here is a big challenge, take a class at the gym and go up and introduce yourself to a new person. You have to say I hi to take the chance to meet new people. Gracie can tell you, I talk to anyone. It is not always easy but the more you do it the easier it is. Get on volunteer websites and see what you like.
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Wow, this is so suprising to hear. I feel the exact same way and I am always comparing myself to people (you) and thinking that I have accomplished nothing compared to them. I mean I've had the same dead end job for the last 8 years and I didn't graduate college until I was 24! Yes, its a good job and pays decent, but I know it will lead nowhere. And I don't have a clue what kind of career I want. You have done so much to be proud of. You've gotten a few degrees, bought a house, moved far from home (your comfort zone) and so much more. You are an inspiration to me!! I wish I was as brave as you! But I do understand how you feel, and I could never be a nurse! You should definitely look into volunteering like the others suggested or something that makes you feel rewarded. I'll pray for you.
It's good to want to make a difference in the world...My wife's a nurse and loves it and feels it is her ministry to help physically, emotionally, etc to those the patient and the family who is hurting/stressed out.
If you were an accountant in a company that was a not-for-profit goodwill organization would that help?
you're the one who loves numbers. maybe you can specialize in nurse's taxes. besides they don't have technology in africa. they have diseases that can kill you.
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